Johnstons genet vs Rounded Earthstar

Genetta johnstoni compared with Geastrum saccatum

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Rounded Earthstar is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Rounded Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Viverridae	Geastraceae
Genus	Genetta	Geastrum
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Geastrum saccatum

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Rounded Earthstar

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Rounded Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rounded Earthstar

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.